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January 31, 2019

Arctic air sends temperatures well below zero in midwest US

A brutal cold wave moved eastward on Thursday after bringing temperatures in the US Midwest lower than those in Antarctica, grounding flights, closing schools and businesses and raising fears of hypothermia.

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January 31, 2019

Loss in 4th ODI is a reality check for us: Bhuvi

India's much-vaunted batting was dismissed for its seventh-lowest ODI total -- 92 in 30.5 overs in the fourth ODI. "If you look at the cricket we have been playing in the last few months, we have played good cricket and such matches come after some time. So it is a kind of reality check what we can do and improve in the next matches," Bhuvneshwar said.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2G4a7S7
January 31, 2019

SC asks Sahara chief to appear in court on Feb 28

The Supreme Court sought the presence of Subrata Roy Sahara on February 28 in court saying despite being given several opportunities and indulgence, he and Sagar group have failed to make the total payment of Rs 25,000 crore. The apex court said six months were given to Sahara by its last order to arrange the amount but what has transpired during the period has not inspired the confidence of the court.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2BbVXKq
January 31, 2019

Rahul attacks Modi govt, asks '#HowsTheJobs'

The assessment by the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) conducted between July 2017-June 2018, showed the unemployment rate stood at 6.1 per cent, the highest since 1972-73, the newspaper reported.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2BbblGM
January 31, 2019

What budget can do to reduce your tax burden

Interim budgets are not typically known for significant amendments, however this time proposals to keep up old promises may be introduced. While the government would want to maintain the balance between growth and revenue, it may consider increasing the tax-free ceiling limit for individuals.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2MGnd8o
January 31, 2019

Muse: Myanmar's militia-run, billion-dollar gateway to China

With tinted windows and their militia name emblazoned on the side of their Ford truck, "Pan Say" fighters cruise the sleazy streets of Muse, Myanmar's main gateway to China and awash with weapons and cash from casinos, drugs and sex. Ten armed groups run the town of Muse, which is separated by a shallow river from the gleaming towers of its Chinese counterpart, Ruili.

from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2WwyyfN
January 31, 2019

Hindu temple vandalised in US

In a hate crime, a Hindu temple has been vandalised in the US state of Kentucky by miscreants who sprayed black paint on the deity and left a knife stabbed into a chair in the main hall. The incident has sent shock waves through the Indian-American community in Louisville Kentucky.

from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2RqRg4H
January 31, 2019

Deep freeze grips US Midwest, blamed for at least 12 deaths

Classes were cancelled for students across the Midwest, including Chicago, home of the nation's third-largest school system, and police warned of the heightened risk of accidents on icy highways. At least a dozen deaths related to extremely cold weather have been reported since Saturday in Michigan, Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota.

from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2G09fOg
January 31, 2019

Brexit envoy insists EU united as UK's May seeks concessions

Britain is scheduled to exit the EU on March 29 — the first country ever to do so — but an agreement governing its departure is held up in British Parliament, mostly due to a border measure known as the Irish "backstop." On Tuesday, PM May won backing from Parliament to reopen negotiations over the withdrawal deal.

from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2FVWXq5
January 31, 2019

Rescue Pets


By KATHERINE SCHULTEN from NYT The Learning Network https://nyti.ms/2G91nt3